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Q.1
Which bank became the the first Indian lender to complete a banking transaction using Blockchain technology.

A.SBI Right Imagewrong Image
B. ICICI Bank Right Imagewrong Image
C. HDFC Bank Right Imagewrong Image
D. Axis Bank Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
ICICI Bank has become the first Indian lender to complete a banking transaction using Blockchain technology.
Q.2
What is the rank of India in International Food Policy Research Institute’s (IFPRI) Global Hunger Index (GHI) in 2016

A.111th Right Imagewrong Image
B. 82nd Right Imagewrong Image
C. 79th Right Imagewrong Image
D. 97th Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
India ranked 97th out of 118 countries on the International Food Policy Research Institute’s (IFPRI) Global Hunger Index (GHI) in 2016.
Q.3
Who is the author of book 'The Legend Of Lakshmi Prasad'.

A.Akshay Kumar Right Imagewrong Image
B.Aamir Khan Right Imagewrong Image
C. Shahrukh Khan Right Imagewrong Image
D. Twinkle Khanna Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Actress-turned-author Twinkle Khanna has shared the first look of her second book titled 'The Legend Of Lakshmi Prasad'.
Q.4
The first BRICS trade fair and exhibition was held in which city

A.Ahmedabad Right Imagewrong Image
B.Chandigarh Right Imagewrong Image
C. New Delhi Right Imagewrong Image
D. Jaipur Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
The first BRICS trade fair and exhibition began Wednesday in India's capital city of New Delhi.
Q.5
What is the rank of India in highest growth in science research

A.1st Right Imagewrong Image
B. 4th Right Imagewrong Image
C. 2nd Right Imagewrong Image
D. 59th Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
India is at the second position among countries with the highest increase in their contribution to high-quality scientific research, according to a new report which shows that the growth of research in the country is only behind China’s.
Q.6
Which of the following state has launched the ‘Samajwadi Smart Phone Yojana’, under which smartphones will be distributed among people in the state.

A.Odisha Right Imagewrong Image
B. Jharkhand Right Imagewrong Image
C. Rajasthan Right Imagewrong Image
D.Uttar Pradesh Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has launched the ‘Samajwadi Smart Phone Yojana’, under which smartphones will be distributed among people in the state.
Q.7
Which of the following country is the top rank in International Food Policy Research Institute’s (IFPRI) Global Hunger Index (GHI) in 2016

A.Iran Right Imagewrong Image
B. China Right Imagewrong Image
C.Nigeria Right Imagewrong Image
D.Argentina Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Argentina is the top rank in International Food Policy Research Institute’s (IFPRI) Global Hunger Index (GHI) in 2016
Q.8
What is theme for International Day for Disaster Reduction 2016

A.Live to Tell : Raising Awareness, Reducing Mortality Right Imagewrong Image
B.Raising Awareness about Disaster Reduction Right Imagewrong Image
C.Step Up initiative about Disaster Reduction Right Imagewrong Image
D.None of these Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) was observed globally on 13 October 2016 with theme Live to Tell: Raising Awareness, Reducing Mortality.
Q.9
The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) complex attacked by two militants in second week of October 2016.The complex located in which place

A.Pathankot Right Imagewrong Image
B. Katra Right Imagewrong Image
C. Leh Right Imagewrong Image
D. PamporeRight Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Pampore, a town situated on the eastern side of river Jehlum on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir, was in news in second week of October 2016. It came in news after Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) complex located in the area was attacked by two militants.
Q.10
International Day for Disaster Reduction was observed on which date

A.October 13 Right Imagewrong Image
B. October 5 Right Imagewrong Image
C. July 23 Right Imagewrong Image
D. December 5 Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) was observed globally on 13 October 2016 with theme Live to Tell: Raising Awareness, Reducing Mortality. The day encourages every citizen and government to take part in building more disaster resilient communities and nations.
Q.11
The First World Tsunami Awareness Day will be celebrated on which date

A.October 13 Right Imagewrong Image
B.November 5 Right Imagewrong Image
C. April 23 Right Imagewrong Image
D.December 5 Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
The First World Tsunami Awareness Day will be celebrated on 5 November 2016 at the Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) 2016.
Q.12
Supreme Court in its decision on 6th Oct 2016 held that a Hindu son can divorce his wife if she:

A.Is unfaithful Right Imagewrong Image
B. Tries to separate him from his elderly parents Right Imagewrong Image
C. Is mentally unstable Right Imagewrong Image
D.None of the above Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
Supreme Court in its decision on 6 October 2016 held that a Hindu son can divorce his wife if she tries to separate him from his elderly parents. The apex court held that it is 'pious obligation' of a son to maintain his parents.
Q.13
Who won the UK Theatre Awards for his individual contributions to British theatre.

A.Adam Brody Right Imagewrong Image
B. Alec Guinness Right Imagewrong Image
C. Anthony HopkinsRight Imagewrong Image
D. Ian McKellen Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Veteran actor Ian McKellen was honoured at the UK Theatre Awards on for his individual contributions to British theatre.
Q.14
Who won the 2016 Champion of Champions pistol Award of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) for pistol shooting.

A.Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Right Imagewrong Image
B. Vijay Kumar Right Imagewrong Image
C.Jitu Rai Right Imagewrong Image
D. Damir Mikec Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Ace Indian Shooter Jitu Rai has won the 2016 Champion of Champions pistol Award of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) for pistol shooting.
Q.15
The 28th India and Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) and Second Bilateral Maritime Exercise have commenced in which place

A.Kochi Right Imagewrong Image
B. Belawan Right Imagewrong Image
C. Visakhapatnam Right Imagewrong Image
D. Port Blair Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
The 28th India and Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) and Second Bilateral Maritime Exercise have commenced at Belawan, Indonesia in the Andaman Sea.
Q.16
Which of the following agency has developed a new high-tech electroactive bandage that uses electricity to significantly promote healing of injured wounds.

A.RFSA Right Imagewrong Image
B. CNSA Right Imagewrong Image
C. NASA Right Imagewrong Image
D.ISRO Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
The NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has developed a new high-tech electroactive bandage that uses electricity to significantly promote healing of injured wounds. The high-tech bandage creates an electric charge to promote the healing process of wounds in space especially in conditions of non-Earth gravity.
Q.17
Who is the head of committee, that suggested an overhaul in transmission planning to facilitate transfer of power on economic principles.

A.Nutan Guha Biswas Right Imagewrong Image
B. Sanjay Pratap Singh Right Imagewrong Image
C. Arun Goyal Right Imagewrong Image
D.Mata Prasad Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) appointed committee has submitted its recommendations. It was headed by power system expert Mata Prasad. The committee has suggested an overhaul in transmission planning to facilitate transfer of power on economic principles.
Q.18
The Union Government to adopt three-pronged approach to spur internal trade.Which of the following is a part of these approach

A.Establishing a regulatory body for national internal trade Right Imagewrong Image
B.Comprehensive domestic trade policy Right Imagewrong Image
C.Board for Internal Trade. Right Imagewrong Image
D.All of these Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
The Union Government may soon consider adopting a three-pronged approach to revitalise domestic retail and wholesale trade. The three-pronged approach includes (i) Establishing a regulatory body for national internal trade (retail and wholesale) (ii) Comprehensive domestic trade policy and (ii) Board for Internal Trade.
Q.19
Which of the following cricket team won the three-match test series against New Zealand

A.Australia Right Imagewrong Image
B. South AfricaRight Imagewrong Image
C. West Indies Right Imagewrong Image
D.India Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
India won the three-match test series against New Zealand, 3-0 on 11 October 2016. In the third and final test played at Holkar Stadium in Indore, India wrapped up the New Zealand innings at 153 in 44.5 overs claiming a huge victory by 321 runs.
Q.20
Which of the following state has introduction of a new textbook 'Kalipetty' ,that integrates even games through meaningful learning situations.

A.Kerala Right Imagewrong Image
B.Karnataka Right Imagewrong Image
C. Maharashtra Right Imagewrong Image
D. Bihar Right Imagewrong Image
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Kerala can now enhance their learning ability with the introduction of a new textbook which integrates even games through meaningful learning situations.The new textbook, named 'Kalipetty' (which means Playbox), has been developed in a scientific manner and is expected to simplify mathematics and other subjects.

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